LOS ANGELES – He chose the one from the new Netflix film “Pinocchio”.
The broadcast service announced Wednesday that newcomer Gregory Mann would take on the lead role with Ewan McGregor as Cricket and David Bradley as Geppetto. Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro will direct the hit animated musical.
“After years of pursuing this dream project, I discovered my ideal spouse on Netflix,” del Toro said in a statement. soldier, a little short of rhythm. “
Other cast members come with Oscar winners Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton and Cate Blanchett. Finn Wolfhard, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson and Golden Globe winner Ron Perlman will star in the film.
“Pinocchio” will be in the story of Carlo Collodi. The musical will stick to the adventure of a forest boy who is magically animated by the desire of a puppeteer.
The story will take a stand on the rise of fascism in Mussolini’s Italy. The film is expected to be released in theaters and on Netflix.